What is our primary use case?
We use it for daily operations, primarily to store our enterprise data.
In the beginning, when we first started using Nutanix, we wanted a single solution that could handle both file and block-level data. So it's a single platform, and we also needed inbuilt ransomware protection.
So, we found that Nutanix was the best solution for that. We also researched the deployment process and found it to be quite easy.
Additionally, we had a POC with them and saw that the interface is user-friendly, making it possible to use it without extensive training.
How has it helped my organization?
Nutanix successfully adapts to difficult or challenging life experiences
When it comes to resiliency, Nutanix has built-in redundancy. We can create snapshots with detection, de-duplication, and completion of all the data. So, it's very easy to have replications of free data. If any attacks happen, we still have the data with us.
We are able to store a large amount of data without needing multiple solutions. Nutanix can be scaled for storage and computing independently, which makes us more cost-efficient.
It also simplifies data management operations, giving the speed and flexibility to build more modern applications in on-prem, cloud, and edge environments.
It also protects unstructured data from ransomware and other cyberattacks.
Unified Storage has a remote feature that allows you to manage data from various geographical locations.
Our sales representative can direct us to the appropriate resource, whether it's a PSC, an SE with the system, or someone else who can help. Additionally, if we create a ticket directly with their support team, they have very good product knowledge and are really helpful.
If we are stuck a problem – not necessarily a bug, but just need help navigating something – do we contact our sales representative first, and they can route us to the right resource.
If bugs occur, they work on them and release fixes as early as possible.
What is most valuable?
First of all, we like the user interface, which is quite easy. And it helps our day-to-day operations very easily; we can do it very easily.
And afterward, the pre-sales guys are very supportive whenever you get stuck in anything. They will help you on that day. I really have good hands-on experience with the product, and also the support team is very strong.
The flexibility is great. We can easily integrate it with other products as well. Like, it is designed to scale up and scale out easily, allowing the organization to store as much capacity as they need.
We can easily store and manage unstructured data, such as audio and video, in Unified Storage without any extra work.
What needs improvement?
From a management side, the one thing I would prefer is if it were a bit less expensive for smaller enterprises. It's a bit costly.
If they provided flexible modules where you could pick and choose features, and only pay for what you use, that would be an improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for about two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We've observed some occasional lagging when transferring large amounts of data – many GBs at once. This could be due to network factors or something else, but it's not severe.
For smaller datasets, the transfer happens in real time with no lag.
How are customer service and support?
Nutanix has a good team of people on the technical support side. Usually, when we log a ticket, a support engineer promptly assists us through a remote session or email.
One thing I want to highlight is that they have excellent product documentation available on their portals, written in simple, easy-to-understand language.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used a storage solution from Dell. My company has a policy that requires us to change our security products every five years.
So, we were looking for a stable and superior product, and after thorough research on the community, we found that Nutanix offered the best solution with its single-platform approach.
We also use the Nutanix Hypervisor (AHV). However, we haven't done the integration because we keep our storage separate.
How was the initial setup?
We had a POC first. During the POC, we worked closely with the sales team alongside the engineers, and it was pretty easy to deploy.
Once we decided to purchase, the full deployment only took about one or two months. If all prerequisites are ready, it can even be done in under 20 days.
We use the cloud deployment model.
What about the implementation team?
On the Nutanix team, we probably needed around two people. We also had support from our network and security teams, in addition to someone managing the Nutanix deployment itself.
Every product needs maintenance, but with Nutanix, it's mostly about software upgrades. They provide an excellent user interface, and with every release, they resolve issues from previous versions.
What was our ROI?
It is worth the price. Your investment will be in safe hands.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is a bit too high. I would like more flexibility.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We considered Commvault, but our management and overall team felt that Nutanix was a better solution.
On a scale of ten, I'd give Dell an eight out of ten for security features. And Nutanix a nine out of ten rating.
What other advice do I have?
I'd definitely say go for it. It's a great product. My main advice is to negotiate the pricing with the vendor. Beyond that, it integrates well with your current network environment and should work without needing major changes or disrupting your existing setup.
Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
It is a great solution for small enterprises looking for storage options. While it is a bit expensive, the value provided by Nutanix justifies the investment. Your investment will be in safe hands.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
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